Earl Timberlake leaves the floor at FedExForum on Dec. 8 after the fourth straight Tiger loss. Timberlake left the game early with a knee injury. (Greg Campbell/ Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis guard Earl Timberlake is fouled by Murray State’s Tevin Brown and Jordan Skipper-Brown as he drives to the basket at FedExForum on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. Murray State won 74-72 and delivered Memphis' fourth straight loss. (Greg Campbell/ Special to The Daily Memphian)
Alex Lomax goes after a loose ball as Murray State's Trae Hannibal makes his way to the basket at FedExForum on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. (Greg Campbell/ Special to The Daily Memphian)
Murray State forward KJ Williams tries to avoid DeAndre Wiliams at FedExForum on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. (Greg Campbell/ Special to The Daily Memphian)
DeAndre Williams passes the ball though Murray State defenders on Dec. 10, 2021, at FedExForum. (Greg Campbell/ Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tiger DeAndre Williams drives the lane against Murray State on Dec. 10, 2021, at FedExForum. (Greg Campbell/ Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis center Jalen Duren dunks the ball against Murray State on Dec. 10 at FedExForum. (Greg Campbell/ Special to The Daily Memphian)
Emoni Bates defends against a 3-point shot by Murray State’s Tevin Brown on Dec. 10 at FedExForum. (Greg Campbell/ Special to The Daily Memphian)
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